Queen of New York
“Welcome to a different kind of drag race.”
Synopsis
Welcome to a different kind of drag race! As NYC emerges from the chaos of 2020, Marti Cummings (they/them), an audacious and big-hearted drag queen, goes all out in a historic bid to become a City Councilperson. It’s one of the most hotly contested Council races in years, and Marti’s strongest competitor is Shaun Abreu, a tenants’ lawyer with deep roots in the district’s Latinx community. As these first-timers race to do the most good for their Upper Manhattan neighbors, they offer very different visions for Democratic politics – one in a suit and tie, the other in combat boots and floral print. As this immersive documentary reveals, Marti’s passion inspires queer activists and allies to change the political system. Their campaign becomes a community of its own, especially for Marti’s non-binary peers who have never before seen themselves represented.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma Fidel
- Original Title
- Queen of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Digital Harvest Media, Spoonbill Stories, Traverse32
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Fidel
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Emma Fidel
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What is Queen of New York about?
Welcome to a different kind of drag race! As NYC emerges from the chaos of 2020, Marti Cummings (they/them), an audacious and big-hearted drag queen, goes all out in a historic bid to become a City Councilperson. It’s one of the most hotly contested Council races in years, and Marti’s strongest competitor is Shaun Abreu, a tenants’ lawyer with deep roots in the district’s Latinx community. As these first-timers race to do the most good for their Upper Manhattan neighbors, they offer very different visions for Democratic politics – one in a suit and tie, the other in combat boots and floral print. As this immersive documentary reveals, Marti’s passion inspires queer activists and allies to change the political system. Their campaign becomes a community of its own, especially for Marti’s non-binary peers who have never before seen themselves represented.
Who directed Queen of New York?
Queen of New York was directed by Emma Fidel.
Who stars in Queen of New York?
The principal cast of Queen of New York includes Marti Gould Cummings, Billy Porter, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilana Glazer.
When was Queen of New York released and how long is it?
Queen of New York was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.